Youth Addiction and the Misconceptions Surrounding Recovery

Youth Addiction and the Misconceptions Surrounding Recovery


Hazelden’s Dr. Joseph Lee discusses youth addiction following the death of 1980’s actor, Corey Haim with CNN’s American Morning. Dr. Lee discusses the factors contributing to addiction growth and how kids are getting access to prescription drugs. Addiction is a disease and there are many misconceptions surrounding recovery as it is a life long battle. For more information on substance abuse addiction treatment for adolescents and young adults, visit www.hazelden.org

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Awards Mental Health Grants of Nearly
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Church of Scientology Bringing Millions of Teens and Young Adults the Truth
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According to a recent survey by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA Columbia) in New York City, schools today are often hubs of drug-dealing activity. More than 40 percent of high school … The Church of …
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